3 Point for X749

[tiger9a]

Starting the research on a cat 1 3 point for my X749. Anyone out there know of any good aftermarket alternatives that will work reliably or should I just go with the oem? For example, I found this one but it is not clear if it will work. Thanks in advance for any advice from your experiences...

Compact Tractor 3 Point Hitch Kit CAT-1 - GD -- 3 Piont Hitch Kits

 

[jenkinsph]

Go with the oem kit, I doubt you will find anything else that is remotely close to what you need. The link you listed is of no use whatsoever on an x749.


Here are some pics of the hitch to illustrate this.

 

[CHDinCT]

I put a Ruegg 3PH on my old X485. Don't believe he has a website but he has a banner ad over on weekendfreedommachines.org with his contact info. Pretty sure he makes a setup for all of the X7 machines and for a few dollars less than JD.

 

[tiger9a]

I put a Ruegg 3PH on my old X485. Don't believe he has a website but he has a banner ad over on weekendfreedommachines.org with his contact info. Pretty sure he makes a setup for all of the X7 machines and for a few dollars less than JD.

Got a hold of Ruegg and he says Deere moved the lift cylinder on X7 series so it although his unit will bolt up, the lift will not work.

 

[tiger9a]

Go with the oem kit, I doubt you will find anything else that is remotely close to what you need. The link you listed is of no use whatsoever on an x749.


Here are some pics of the hitch to illustrate this.

Looks like OEM it is...what size is the box blade...does the tractor handle it well?

 

[CHDinCT]

Got a hold of Ruegg and he says Deere moved the lift cylinder on X7 series so it although his unit will bolt up, the lift will not work.

That's too bad. Liked his hitch on my old X485. He'd do well to make one that works with the X7xx series given how many have been sold. Good luck with the OEM one, which will no doubt work.

 

[jenkinsph]

The boxblade is a 48" Cammond, works fine with four front weights. I also have a 60" Landscape rake pictured below. The hitch seems to work pretty well, I am satisfied with it, it gets lots of use with the pine straw rake which was the main reason for getting it.

 

[Gonerafting]

I curious about where the hydraulic lines attach to the tractor.:anyone:

 

[jenkinsph]

I curious about where the hydraulic lines attach to the tractor.:anyone:

If you mean the hydraulics for the 3ph it uses the same cylinder as the deck lift but the cylinder position is changed.

If you mean where the hydraulics originate from the hydrostatic drive system provides the hydraulic flow and pressure.

 

[Gonerafting]

If you mean the hydraulics for the 3ph it uses the same cylinder as the deck lift but the cylinder position is changed.

If you mean where the hydraulics originate from the hydrostatic drive system provides the hydraulic flow and pressure.

The former and not the later, "same cylinder as the deck lift, but the cylinder position is changed" Thanks!